Episode
Day 880
Day 880 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Rain-soaked rematch: Truman Beaumont finally learns who really has the upper hand at checkers. Bev Tanner is grieving Norma Quist. Dot Ferris is grieving Norma Quist. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Chowder Question takes a turn. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
02:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
04:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
05:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
09:16Ewan Callahan and Abel Callahan have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
10:06Rex Callahan has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
11:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
12:28Chowder mystery update: sea thyme unmasked as ordinary orchard fennel — case nearly closed.
13:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
13:26Marla Finch has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
17:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
19:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
19:39Hal Brody has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
19:40Marla Finch is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
20:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Everybody denies everything.
20:03Rain-soaked rematch: Truman Beaumont finally learns who really has the upper hand at checkers.
20:03Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
21:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
21:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
21:04Ewan Callahan has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
21:07Rex has quietly moved Kip Doyle onto the water. Kip Doyle has not noticed.
21:21Edie Gorse is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:12Rex has quietly moved Abel Callahan onto the water. Abel Callahan has not noticed.
22:56Milo Ferris offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
23:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
What was said
06:35Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
07:34Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:59Dot Ferris, Fern Gorse, Ewan Callahan, Lark Ferris, Edie Gorse · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
08:01Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:41Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody, Dot Ferris, Edie Gorse, Lark Ferris · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
08:59Abel Callahan, Ewan Callahan · The Salty Gull
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
09:20Bev Tanner, Lark Ferris, Hal Brody, Dot Ferris, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good timing. I was about to take a policy-compliant break.★
Good timing. I was about to take a policy-compliant break.★
09:50Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · The Dune House
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.
10:07Hal Brody, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
10:53Kip Doyle, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
Well if it isn't Milo. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Milo. How's the day treating you?
11:47Truman Beaumont, Flo Tidewater · Seahaven Mutual
Morning, Flo. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Flo. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
12:05Milo Ferris, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Good to see you, Kip. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Kip. I'll bring that right over.